Al Ahly senior men’s basketball team secured an 89-77 victory over Zamalek on Monday in the opening game of the quarterfinals of the Egyptian League Championship.
The game was held at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Hall, where Al Ahly delivered a strong performance to overcome their rivals and claim the win.
The match began at a high tempo, with Zamalek taking control early and ending the first quarter with a commanding 32-15 lead.
Zamalek maintained their advantage in the second quarter, heading into halftime with a 49-40 lead.
Al Ahly mounted a comeback in the third quarter, turning the game around to take a 69-63 lead.
The Red Eagles maintained their momentum in the final quarter to seal an 89-77 victory.
Earlier on Monday, Al Ahly’s Under-16 basketball team also defeated Zamalek, securing a dominant 99-28 win in the same competition.
